Jeremy Jones Joins American Pistachio Growers Athlete Ambassador Team

February 18, 2013 11:00 AM Eastern Time

FRESNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American
Pistachio Growers, a non-profit voluntary trade association
representing more than 540 American pistachio growers, is proud to
announce that professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones will join the APG
athlete ambassador team, claiming American-grown pistachios as his
“Official Snack.” Jeremy is the newest addition to an ambassador lineup
that includes the U.S.A. Men’s and Women’s Water Polo teams and Miss
California.

“With protein, antioxidants, healthy
fats, and much more, pistachios are the ideal fuel for a healthy,
balanced and active lifestyle. Jeremy truly represents the Power of
Pistachios.”

“We are thrilled to have Jeremy on board,” said Judy Hirigoyen,
Director, Global Marketing for APG. “With protein, antioxidants, healthy
fats, and much more, pistachios are the ideal fuel for a healthy,
balanced and active lifestyle. Jeremy truly represents the Power of
Pistachios.”

Jeremy Jones is one of the world’s premier big mountain snowboarders and
founder of Jones Snowboards and Protect Our Winters, a non-profit
climate change advocacy group. He has been featured in a number of
award-winning snow sports films, including Deeper (2010) and Further
(2012), which document his efforts to access remote backcountry
terrain. He was recently named one of National Geographic Adventure’s
2013 Adventurers
of the Year, and one of the 50 Most Influential People in Action
Sports by ESPN.

“Without proper nutrition, I would not be able to continue to push the
limits of what’s possible,” says Jeremy. “Pistachios are an important
part of my diet that allow me to stay fueled and recover quickly after
intense physical exertion. I’m really pleased to support the growers of
a food I love so much.”

The APG ambassador team will represent the organization internationally
to promote proper nutrition through the organization’s global Power of
Pistachios campaign. For additional information about the nutritional
benefits of pistachios and the APG ambassador team, including photos,
please visit AmericanPistachios.org/media.

About American Pistachio Growers

American Pistachio Growers (APG) is a non-profit voluntary trade
association representing more than 545 American pistachio growers in
California, Arizona and New Mexico. APG is governed by an 18-member
board of directors and is funded entirely by growers and independent
processors with the shared goal of increasing global awareness of
nutritious, American-grown pistachios. The United States has been #1 in
global pistachio production since 2008, followed by Iran. For more
information, please visit AmericanPistachios.org.